Textile Fibres D

Aalto University

Natural fibers including cotton and wool have been used for thousands of years for producing textiles and clothing. Nowadays, a large number of man-made fibers are also available in consumer textiles most of them based on synthetic polymers. This course provides the fundamental knowledge of textile fiber science and technology, and production of yarns. It aims to establish the foundation necessary to understand the relationship between the structure and the physical-chemical properties of fibers. This course also covers the plants and machines needed for the production of (a) natural fibers, including cotton, flax, hemp, and wool, (b) regenerated fibers from natural biopolymers, and (c) synthetic fibers, including polyester, polyamide, and polyacrylonitrile fibers. The course will highlight the environmental and sustainability aspects of the production of textile fibers.

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